Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Registered Nurse Critical Care Portsmouth Naval Base, VA Qualifications and Requirements Education: Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Accreditation: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Cardiac Certifications: BLS , PALS , ACLS , NRP , and S.T.A.B.L.E. . Experience: Minimum of 12 months of full‑time experience as an RN working in a specialized pediatric critical care unit such as PICU, NICU, Pediatric CVICU, or other high‑acuity pediatric critical care unit. Additional: N95 particulate respirator duckbill mask fitting. License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license. U.S. Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen. English Language Requirement: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and health‑care providers. Physical Capability: Must be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods and performing all required services. Duties Perform a full range of RN duties in accordance with assignment, including triage, patient assessment and monitoring, use of patient monitoring and treatment equipment, appropriate nursing care, procedures, treatments, execution of physicians’ orders, documentation, and patient education with emotional support. Render professional intensive nursing care to critically ill pediatric patients with medical and/or surgical conditions within the PICU. Continually assess condition of patients for potential or life‑threatening crises. Identify and address deviations from baseline vital signs, assessments and laboratory tests. Document, report and follow through on abnormal findings with physicians and nurses. Recover both stable and unstable pediatric patients from general and regional anesthesia and deep sedation. Interact professionally with patient/family and involve them in the formation of the plan of care. Make appropriate referrals to meet short‑ and long‑term goals in preparation for patient discharge. Consult other services as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs. Order diagnostic and therapeutic services as directed. Demonstrate knowledge of medications and correct administration based on age and clinical condition. Administer a wide variety of rapid‑acting, highly potent medications (direct intravenous and other routes) per unit policies, procedures, and protocols. Use broad knowledge of drugs and IV therapy, including properties, indications, dosages/rates, and side effects. Closely monitor and document patient response and adjust therapy accordingly. Be knowledgeable and observant in recognizing signs of abuse/neglect and take appropriate action following NMCP policies/guidelines. Demonstrate an understanding of diagnosis and treatment regimens in relation to the medical plan of care. Ensure prompt and accurate implementation of physician orders for quality outcomes. Provide RN coverage when warranted for medical transports to retrieve critically ill children from other health care facilities for the purpose of receiving care at NMCP. Operate, troubleshoot, and monitor the performance of sophisticated equipment used in the care of critically ill patients, including mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring equipment, cardiac monitors, etc. Interpret and respond to complex technological data generated by such equipment. Maintain passwords and access to essential equipment required to carry out nursing duties. Assist the privileged providers with examinations, treatments, and procedures. Provide emotional support or make appropriate referral for patients and significant others. Assess patient for emotional and social impact of illness or hospitalization. Assess and recognize cultural beliefs about illness and health care of ethnic groups that are significantly represented. Provide constructive and timely input to the supervisor on orientation appraisals of non‑privileged providers and staff who provide patient care services. Assist in the communication of new or modified hospital policies and procedures to personnel thoroughly and promptly. Consult other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities. Perform routine unit duties independently without specific instructions. Information is obtained from the nurse on the previous shift. Complete appropriate skills inventory/competency checklists and appropriate training materials in a timely manner. Provide Government with appropriate documentation upon completion. Keep current in continuing education programs for the improvement of patient care and maintain current nursing practice by attending seminars, programs or workshops for continuing education and by reviewing pertinent literature. Provide evidence of active participation to Government in the form of training certificate, membership card, or other acceptable documentation. Hours Shifts normally are scheduled for 12‑hour periods. 06:45‑19:15 and 18:45‑07:15. On‑call coverage is a minimum of one shift every 12 weeks. Base Down Days During a planned closure of the facility due to training or before or after holidays or family down days, employees will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If the clinic is closed and an employee is not able to work, they will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty). Special Requirements and Skills Must be comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline‑intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast‑paced, demanding environment. Equal Opportunity Statement LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Luke Staffing